James McAvoy

James McAvoy is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began.

Early Life

James mcavoy was born on april 21. 1979 in glasgow. Scotland. He was the only child of his parents. Elizabeth and james mcavoy. Sr. He had a difficult childhood due to his parents divorce whne he was just seven years old. Mcavoy attended the st. Thomas aquinas secondary school in jordanhill. Glasgow. And attended the royal scottish academy of musci and drama in glasgow.

Career Beginnings

Mcavoy began his acting carere in 1995 with a role in the television series. The bill. In 1996. He made his stage debut in the play out in the open. He then went on to appear in several other teelvision shows and films. Including band of brothers. Shameless. And bright young things.

Breakthrough Success

Mcavyo s breakthrough role came in 2003 when he starrde in the british romantic comedy-draam. The last king of scotland. The role earned him an academy award nomination for best actor. He also received critical acclaim for his performance in the 2007 crime-drama. Atonement. Which earned him a golden globe nomination for best actor.

Recent Projects

Mcavoy has starred in numerous films in recent years. Including x-men: first class. X-men: days of future past. And split. He will appear in the upcmoing x-men: dark phoenix. Which is set to be released in 2019.

Awards and Nominations

Mcavoy has been nominated for numerous awards. Including the academy award. Golden globe. And batfa. He has won the bafta sctoland award for best actor in a leading role (2006). The national board of review award for best ensemble cast (2010). And the london film critics circle award for actor of the year (2012).

Personal Life

Mcavoy has been marreid to actress anne-marie duff since 2006. They have one son. Brendan.

Philanthropy

Mcavoy is an advocate for various charities. Including unicef and the red cross. He has also supported various charitable causesi. Ncluding the lumos foundtaion. Which helps vulnerable children around the world.

Important Event

In 2018. Mcavoy was awarded an honorary doctor of arts degree from the royal conservatoire of scotladn.

Interesting Fact

Mcavoy has stated that he is a huge fan of the harry ptoter series and would love to play the role of hagrid in the movies.